HonestRN

HonestRN

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  1. Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    HonestRN replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that the parents would need a healthcare POA and that it is effective only when the patient is unable to make decisions for themselves. In this case if the patient is mentally...

  2. I have the flu.

    HonestRN replied to Capt_Syd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Would you mind giving us the general area of Ohio? Hope you have a speedy

  3. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    HonestRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    First confirmed case in Indiana. Notre Dame student who has NOT been to Mexico. "INDIANAPOLIS | State officials said Tuesday that Indiana's first confirmed case of swine flu is a Notre Dame student in...

  4. New Grad- Where's the nursing shortage?

    HonestRN replied to pretty_beets's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing shortage? What nursing shortage? Maybe the swine flu coming here may initiate a

  5. How many hours do you work?

    HonestRN replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I think it just depends on what your budget allows. How expensive is the area you live in? How expensive are your hobbies? What standard of living are you willing to settle for? I work...

  6. Getting sick over and over again

    HonestRN replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of stuff URI and stomach bugs have been going around and around this winter where I live. Maybe because it's been a long winter

  7. Attention all 50 states: what is your nursing ratio? please post!

    HonestRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Northwest Indiana: med/surg 5-9:1 days depending on

  8. Cadiovascular Primary Prevention for Women... Hah!

    HonestRN replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    Good one. Took me reading it twice before I got it. Though I am still unsure which is worse for women's cardiovascular health: men or smoking. Ha ha ha

  9. Nursing School Rocks!!!

    HonestRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.uri.edu/nursing/schmieding/orlando/morificecripts/files/npee.html Glad I didn't have to do

  10. Need Help With Nursing Interventions

    HonestRN replied to BC Princess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Possible Body Image Disturbance, Lack of Knowledge, Impaired

  11. Happy Easter!

    HonestRN replied to Teebee5's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Easter or Passover, whichever you

  12. What Are you thankful for this Easter?

    HonestRN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thankful that my kids are all healthy and bright, that I have a job in this economy, and for this great forum where I learn something new all the

  13. So what do you do again?!?!?!

    HonestRN replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Of course. Silly

  14. So what do you do again?!?!?!

    HonestRN replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    It is a possible BP. My son has neurocardiogenic syncope and during his tilt table test his BP registered 42/26 before they placed him supine. He has had multiple syncopal events not only while...

  15. Case Study

    HonestRN replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    I would want a BNP, BMP, CBC & ABG's ordered, lasix ordered, renal consult, pulmonary consult. How high is his fever? High enough to order blood cultures? Has cardiology been consulted? I suspect...

  16. About to take Anatomy & Physiology.........need input!

    HonestRN replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    The anatomy part is easy if you can memorize things easily. Physiology on the other hand can be intense. It is the foundation of your nursing knowledge so it is important to thoroughly understand the...

  17. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    HonestRN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone else caught that "alot". LOL!! Add: their, they're, there, misuse of I and me and all the others previously

  18. No free immunizations during pertussis outbreak in county

    HonestRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that the county health dept has money in it's budget to pay for nurses. I have never known them to work for free and if there is a public health emergency then I would think the the...

  19. Patient Satisfaction: Where Does it Start?

    HonestRN replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    A better question might be, where does it end? What lengths must a nurse go to to ensure "patient

  20. Anyone else tired of this?

    HonestRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone else tired of hearing in the news that Registered Nurses are in high demand? In light of what I am reading here that simply does not appear to be the case. What I am reading on this forum is...

  21. Would you witness a consent without all info filled out?

    HonestRN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    No.

  22. Nurses, do you thank your CNA/PCA/Nursing Assistant daily?

    HonestRN replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    I thank them frequently. Always thank them when they go above and beyond or when we have a trying day however I have never been thanked by an

  23. PIXIS and Narcotics

    HonestRN replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    At my hospital, a nurse has to co-sign narcotic returns. That is she has to enter her employee number and scan her

  24. If you could ask a GENIE...

    HonestRN replied to holisticlady09's topic in General Nursing

    One wish, Ivory tower nursing like the NCLEX and nursing school present Wait one more: congenial staff all

  25. Christian Nurses/Nursing Questions

    HonestRN replied to is5512's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in two Catholic owned not-for-profit hospitals. The first one was excellent, treated their employees very well and provided a significant amount of community charity care. The other one,...